Tag: autism

Autism Panel Promotes Controversial Telepathy-Based Spelling Therapy Despite Abuse Warnings

Kennedy's autism panel promotes facilitated communication methods debunked by research, with studies showing 90% facilitator influence rather than authentic patient…

Autism Stigma in South Asian American Families Creates Barriers to Care, Psychiatrist Warns

Cultural stigma in South Asian American families creates unique barriers to autism care access. Psychiatrist highlights how family crisis responses…

RFK Jr. Seeks Access to Americans’ Medical Records to Research Vaccine-Autism Link

U.S. Health Secretary RFK Jr. seeks federal access to medical records to research vaccine-autism links, despite decades of scientific evidence…

Gut bacteria present at birth may influence autism and ADHD risk in children

New research reveals that gut bacteria present at birth may influence autism and ADHD risk, with epigenetic changes guiding microbiome…